At WDIV, our dedication lies in both informing and captivating our audience. To uphold our commitment to delivering innovative and exceptional coverage of our communities, we integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies to enhance our news gathering, reporting, and presentation processes. This disclosure serves as a comprehensive outline of our ethical, transparent, and accurate utilization of AI. AI Usage at WDIV Content Generation and Curation: AI assists us in generating news summaries, identifying trending topics, and curating personalized content for our readers. Advanced algorithms analyze vast amounts of information to highlight relevant news stories based on individual interests. Automated Reporting: We harness the power of AI to swiftly produce accurate coverage for specific data-driven stories, such as financial reports or sports results. These algorithms are designed to comprehend and convert complex data into readable articles. Prior to publication, all automated reports undergo thorough review and editing. Fact-Checking and Verification: In addition to our journalists' traditional and rigorous fact-checking methods, AI tools aid in verifying the authenticity of content, including images and videos.

They assist in identifying potential misinformation and ensuring the accuracy of the information we publish. Reader Engagement: AI enhances user experience on our website, featuring chatbots for customer inquiries and algorithms that suggest articles tailored to individual reading habits. Our Pledge Transparency: We maintain transparency regarding our use of AI and its function within our news production process. While AI aids in efficiency and accuracy, our journalists always make final editorial decisions. Ethical Considerations: We strictly adhere to ethical guidelines when employing AI, ensuring responsible use that upholds journalistic integrity and impartiality in our reporting. Data Protection: We prioritize the privacy and security of our readers. Any personal data used to train our AI algorithms or personalize content is handled with strict compliance to our privacy policy. Accuracy and Accountability: Our editorial team thoroughly monitors and reviews all AI-generated content to uphold our high standards of accuracy and reliability. We are committed to rectifying any errors and being accountable for the content we publish. Anthropomorphizing AI: We refrain from anthropomorphizing AI. While attributing human characteristics to AI may be engaging and entertaining, such practices can cause confusion and inadvertently assign undue merit to artificial entities. Continuous Evaluation We continually evaluate our use of AI technologies to ensure they align with our mission to inform and captivate our communities, upholding the trust placed in us. We warmly welcome feedback from our readers and are dedicated to adapting our practices to serve you better.